In Thai Mainhard’s exhibition “Off the Ground” vibrant, frenetic colors are collaged, painted, and drawn onto canvases that show a sense of composition and experience. Born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and based in Los Angeles, California, Mainhard’s personal exploration of place seeps into each of her paintings. In her newest body of work Mainhard embraces tangible objects through an exploration of the composed still life. Expressively rendered maximalist spaces are filled with swatches of bright color, checkered table clothes, and patterned vases of loosely rendered botanicals offer a lingering invitation. These composed paintings are the physical embodiment of the artists internal world and life experience, harnessing the tension between chaos and order, figurative composition, and expressive abstraction.
Not to Miss Arts & Culture Events This Summer
When we travel, we all have our tried-and-true activities, but why not spice things up with a one-of-a-kind experience? Get ready for a Sun Valley summer like no other because we’ve got a whole lineup of arts & culture events that you won’t find anywhere else! From our signature summer extravaganzas to offbeat and extraordinary experiences, it’s time to create your ultimate Sun Valley summer bucket list. So, throw caution to the wind, embrace the unexpected, and let the adventure begin. Don’t miss out on the chance to make memories that will last a lifetime – start planning your Sun Valley summer today! StART Summer in Sun Valley The summer season is kicking off with a week of festivities from Sun Valley Culinary Institute, Sun Valley Museum of Art, and Ballet Sun Valley. Learn more about this week of celebrating the arts in various forms through these organizations and events that support the community arts all year long. The Welcome Party Celebrity Chef Art Smith and Food Network insider Bruce Seidel will be preparing cuisine for the evening and dance the night away with DJ SID3S! This kicks off the week on Saturday June 22nd, you can find more information …
Jerry Joseph & the Jack Mormons (Night 2)
🎶 Rocking Ketchum: Two Nights with The Jackmormons at Whiskey’s on Main! 🎸 Get ready for a double dose of rock ‘n’ roll as The Jackmormons take over Whiskey’s on Main for two epic nights in Ketchum, ID! 📅 Monday May 27th & Tuesday May 28th, 2024 📍 Whiskey’s on Main, Ketchum, ID 21+ Event
LATE NIGHT @ WHISKEY’S- DJ LOCOMOTIVE
DJ LOCOMOTIVE hits the stage for some late night beats to wind down after a long work week. Join us 9:00-Late 21+ No Cover
Open Mic Poetry Night
To celebrate National Poetry Month, Hailey Public Library is joining the Free-Range Poetry Society to host an open mic night for poetry lovers on Thursday, April 25, at 5:30 PM at Town Center West. Poets are invited to read their own poems or favorites written by someone else. Free Range poets have permission to roam wherever the words take them. Open mic readers will include Tom Blanchard, Marshall Ralph, Sue Bailey, Kristin Fletcher and Les Shanahan. Reading slots are limited and each poet will have 5 minutes to read. Organizers are seeking more readers so those interested are encouraged to sign up in advance by emailing kristin.fletcher@haileypubliclibrary.org.
SVFF Best of the Fest – Maya and the Wave
2024 Sun Valley Film Festival Award for Best Feature: Documentary. Maya and the Wave Maya Gabeira grew up in Brazil with a dream to surf competitively. Like any surfer, she had to overcome the hazards of the ocean through training and discipline. But she was also forced to confront deep chauvinism in the male-dominated sport as naysayers second-guessed her every move.
Barcelona Flamenco Ballet • CARMEN
Barcelona Flamenco Ballet address the ever-present myth of “Carmen” in their new project. This new recreation of Bizet’s work brings new elements from flamenco that were previously unknown. It goes beyond the traditional conception in which it has historically been categorized and adapts it to the reality of today’s contemporary society. “Carmen” is pain, passion, and a cry for freedom – feelings that flamenco art masterfully represents in its wildest and most primitive aspect. Barcelona Flamenco Ballet tells the story written by Prosper Mérimée delving into the love affair between Carmen, the gypsy, and Escamillo, the bullfighter. Here, too, the flamenco language is the best vehicle of artistic expression to exhibit emotions and is the perfect driving force to convey the passion of the protagonists.
Cinco de Mayo – Let’s Dance!
The vibrant and pulsating energy of Cinco de Mayo comes alive at the Argyros in Ketchum. The celebration begins at 8p with DJ Juidos. We will have two live bands, Los Rivera and Noches de Reve starting at 9pm. Los Rivera will play an amazing set of Sierreño, Upbeat versions of great classic ranchera songs. You will be dancing nonstop. Noches de Reve will play a mix of Cumbia, Merengue, Bachata, Rock and Latin Pop that will transcend generations. In between live performances, the dynamic and one and only Los Juidos will keep the party going with every rhythm and beat you can imagine. This Cinco de Mayo celebration is not merely an event but a jubilant fusion of heritage, music, and community, where the spirit of Mexican culture reverberates through every note and every dance step.
FREE ART SHOW!
Please join us for a reception of art at the Friedman Memorial Airport! The Friedman Memorial Airport extends its gratitude to the talented artists of the Wood River Valley who draw inspiration from our community and graciously contribute their artwork to our passenger terminal. Guests will have the pleasure of enjoying hors d’oeuvres and beverages during the event. Parking will be validated.
Sun Valley Opera and Broadway presents the Metropolitan Opera’s Live Simulcast of “La Rondine” Saturday, April 20 at the Magic Lantern.
Puccini’s bittersweet love story arrives in cinemas on April 20, with soprano Angel Blue starring as the French courtesan Magda, opposite tenor Jonathan Tetelman as Ruggero, an idealistic young man who offers her an alternative to her life of excess. Maestro Speranza Scappucci conducts Nicolas Joël’s glittering 1920s staging, which transports audiences from the heart of Parisian nightlife to a dreamy vision of the French Riviera. Soprano Emily Pogorelc and tenor Bekhzod Davronov complete the sterling cast as Lisette and Prunier.